Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
Just down the hill has all major brands of groceries. Easy to park or walk to.
62 locals recommend
Safeway
3747 Grand AveJust down the hill has all major brands of groceries. Easy to park or walk to.
TJs has great variety and value. Slightly farther than Safeway but still very walkable.
582 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveTJs has great variety and value. Slightly farther than Safeway but still very walkable.
Natural grocer. Quick 5 minute drive, parking on roof or next to entrance.
553 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlNatural grocer. Quick 5 minute drive, parking on roof or next to entrance.
Food Scene
Awesome restaurant, great drinks, pizza, coffee, pastries, patio. Our favorite neighborhood spot.
194 locals recommend
Sister
3308 Grand AveAwesome restaurant, great drinks, pizza, coffee, pastries, patio. Our favorite neighborhood spot.
Our favorite of the more expensive restaurants in town. Very friendly, great food.
73 locals recommend
Shakewell
3407 Lakeshore AveOur favorite of the more expensive restaurants in town. Very friendly, great food.
Starbucks
3347 Lakeshore AveGet your caffeine fix
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveGreat bakery, bay area staple co-op
Homeroom
400 40th StOnly on Oakland, entire restaurant devoted to Mac and Cheese
Bowling, video games, bocce ball all on Oaklands historic Jack London Square
68 locals recommend
Plank
98 BroadwayBowling, video games, bocce ball all on Oaklands historic Jack London Square
Great cuban food and transforms into Salsa mecca on Sunday afternoons.
54 locals recommend
CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park AveGreat cuban food and transforms into Salsa mecca on Sunday afternoons.
Lin Jia Asian Kitchen
3437 Lakeshore AveGreat variety of Asian food with creative twists
The Star on Grand
3425 Grand AveGreat Chicago style deep dish pizza
We've had some really great meals here including whole grilled fish. Also a lively bar scene
77 locals recommend
Penrose
3311 Grand AveWe've had some really great meals here including whole grilled fish. Also a lively bar scene
Neecha Thai Cuisine
3236 Grand AveReally good thai food and nice cozy atmosphere
Sightseeing
Walking to the lake and even better around the lake is a must do if you have an hour or two on a sunny day.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardWalking to the lake and even better around the lake is a must do if you have an hour or two on a sunny day.
Beautiful Rose Garden just at the bottom of the hill behind Ace Garden Center. A surprise jewell tucked into the neighborhood hills.
66 locals recommend
Morcom Rose Garden
700 Jean StBeautiful Rose Garden just at the bottom of the hill behind Ace Garden Center. A surprise jewell tucked into the neighborhood hills.
Historic marina renovated and full of bars and restaurants.
127 locals recommend
Jack London Square station
245 2nd StHistoric marina renovated and full of bars and restaurants.
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetWorld class university next town over
Everything Else
Every Saturday amazing farmers market including crafts and prepared food. If you are here on a Saturday take a stroll down and enjoy being a part of the community.
197 locals recommend
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveEvery Saturday amazing farmers market including crafts and prepared food. If you are here on a Saturday take a stroll down and enjoy being a part of the community.
Oracle Arena
7000 Coliseum WayHome of world champion Golden State Warriors
Lake Merritt Station
800 Oak StNice walk along the lake to Bart station
Downtown Bart station. Take a bus to the station from near our house, use google maps to find best route or https://www.sfmta.com/
69 locals recommend
19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayDowntown Bart station. Take a bus to the station from near our house, use google maps to find best route or https://www.sfmta.com/
CVS
3236 Lakeshore AveCVS and Walgreens share a parking lot
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StCVS and Walgreens share a parking lot
Arts & Culture
Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwayBeautiful theatre featuring great concerts and shows.
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveOakland has two historic theaters featuring music and more
Terrific place to watch a movie walking distance. $5 Tuesdays and free popcorn Wednesdays.
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveTerrific place to watch a movie walking distance. $5 Tuesdays and free popcorn Wednesdays.
Shopping
Grand Lake Ace Hardware Inc
1221 Grand AveAce is the place!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Alley | Piano Bar & Restaurant
3325 Grand AveDive bar... with karaoke